University still open

As of now, Pitt's classes are still on for tonight. A spokesperson from the Chancellor's office added that individual staff members should take their safety into consideration tonight, though.

Professors individually can choose to cancel classes. And many have tonight because of predictions of heavy snowfall and ice. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Western Pennsylvania today until 7 p.m. tonight.

The Chancellor's office would make the decision whether to close or keep open the University in the case of inclement weather.

Two years ago, the University closed because of hazardous winter weather.